This document discusses several case studies of deep energy retrofits for affordable housing projects. It provides details on a project at 58 7th Street in Cambridge, MA that underwent a deep energy retrofit. The retrofit included tightening the building envelope, improving insulation, installing efficient windows, a high-efficiency boiler, and solar panels. Modeling showed the retrofit reduced energy use by 44% compared to code and 65% with solar. Construction costs were $154 per square foot but the project was estimated to save $5917 per year on energy bills. Payback on the additional green retrofit costs was estimated at 24 years.
The document discusses the Denver Housing Authority's efforts to promote green and affordable housing. It provides examples of the authority's redevelopment projects that focused on mixed-income housing and energy efficiency. These included installing geothermal systems, solar panels, and high-performance windows to reduce energy costs. The authority also used public engagement and health impact assessments to gather community goals for its projects and ensure the redevelopments provided social and environmental benefits.
This document compares the costs and savings of switching from traditional lamps to LED lamps. It analyzes 212 lamps over their useful lifetimes. Switching to LED lamps would save over $76,000 in energy and maintenance costs over the useful lifetimes due to lower wattage per lamp. LED lamps last much longer than traditional lamps, reducing replacement costs. The return on investment for switching to LED lamps is shown to be 36.1% after 3 years and the payback period is 1.67 years, making it a cost effective switch.
2012 06-07 nahb leading suppliers council - zeh finalAmber Joan Wood
This document summarizes a presentation about building towards net zero energy homes. It discusses the NAHB Research Center's work promoting energy efficient housing technologies through research partnerships. It provides an overview of zero energy home basics, including making the home highly efficient and using renewable energy systems to offset overall energy usage. The document concludes with a case study of a net zero energy home built in the Armory Park del Sol community in Tucson, Arizona, and lessons learned from monitoring its energy performance over one year.
This document summarizes a study assessing the potential for utilizing forest biomass for bioenergy projects in small, remote communities in southern British Columbia. The study estimated energy consumption and biomass availability in 37 communities, evaluated biomass harvesting and transportation costs, and assessed the feasibility of small-scale combustion technologies. Results showed that many communities had sufficient local forest biomass available to generate heat and electricity to meet a significant portion of their energy needs through bioenergy.
This document summarizes Hawaii's progress towards achieving its goal of generating 70% of the state's energy from clean, renewable sources by 2030. It outlines that Hawaii has become a leader in clean energy and has seen over $1 billion in economic growth from its clean energy industries in 2011. It also details the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard goals of achieving 10% renewable energy by 2010, 15% by 2015, 25% by 2020, and 40% by 2030 according to a mandate for each electric utility. Charts show that while progress has been made, more work remains to meet the ambitious 2030 goal.
My part of the joint session on Passive House—what it is and why it matters—with Stephan Tanner at the 2009 Minnesota AIA Convention.
The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.
Our Low Carbon Future Community Consultation Nov 2011 draftGreenlivingpedia
This document provides an overview and update on Boroondara City Council's Low Carbon Future Strategy. It discusses progress made on the strategy's corporate and community action plans from 2009-2012, including emissions reductions achieved. It also outlines proposed new action plans and priorities for 2012-2016. The community forum aims to seek input on upcoming initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration to further the strategy's goals of reducing emissions and increasing sustainable living.
The document discusses the Denver Housing Authority's efforts to promote green and affordable housing. It provides examples of the authority's redevelopment projects that focused on mixed-income housing and energy efficiency. These included installing geothermal systems, solar panels, and high-performance windows to reduce energy costs. The authority also used public engagement and health impact assessments to gather community goals for its projects and ensure the redevelopments provided social and environmental benefits.
This document compares the costs and savings of switching from traditional lamps to LED lamps. It analyzes 212 lamps over their useful lifetimes. Switching to LED lamps would save over $76,000 in energy and maintenance costs over the useful lifetimes due to lower wattage per lamp. LED lamps last much longer than traditional lamps, reducing replacement costs. The return on investment for switching to LED lamps is shown to be 36.1% after 3 years and the payback period is 1.67 years, making it a cost effective switch.
2012 06-07 nahb leading suppliers council - zeh finalAmber Joan Wood
This document summarizes a presentation about building towards net zero energy homes. It discusses the NAHB Research Center's work promoting energy efficient housing technologies through research partnerships. It provides an overview of zero energy home basics, including making the home highly efficient and using renewable energy systems to offset overall energy usage. The document concludes with a case study of a net zero energy home built in the Armory Park del Sol community in Tucson, Arizona, and lessons learned from monitoring its energy performance over one year.
This document summarizes a study assessing the potential for utilizing forest biomass for bioenergy projects in small, remote communities in southern British Columbia. The study estimated energy consumption and biomass availability in 37 communities, evaluated biomass harvesting and transportation costs, and assessed the feasibility of small-scale combustion technologies. Results showed that many communities had sufficient local forest biomass available to generate heat and electricity to meet a significant portion of their energy needs through bioenergy.
This document summarizes Hawaii's progress towards achieving its goal of generating 70% of the state's energy from clean, renewable sources by 2030. It outlines that Hawaii has become a leader in clean energy and has seen over $1 billion in economic growth from its clean energy industries in 2011. It also details the state's Renewable Portfolio Standard goals of achieving 10% renewable energy by 2010, 15% by 2015, 25% by 2020, and 40% by 2030 according to a mandate for each electric utility. Charts show that while progress has been made, more work remains to meet the ambitious 2030 goal.
My part of the joint session on Passive House—what it is and why it matters—with Stephan Tanner at the 2009 Minnesota AIA Convention.
The slideshow contains a lot of full-screen images but no subtitles, therefore omitting some of the information which would have been given verbally during the presentation.
Our Low Carbon Future Community Consultation Nov 2011 draftGreenlivingpedia
This document provides an overview and update on Boroondara City Council's Low Carbon Future Strategy. It discusses progress made on the strategy's corporate and community action plans from 2009-2012, including emissions reductions achieved. It also outlines proposed new action plans and priorities for 2012-2016. The community forum aims to seek input on upcoming initiatives and explore opportunities for collaboration to further the strategy's goals of reducing emissions and increasing sustainable living.
Sustainable refurbishment at scale - By Stephen Passmore, Energy Saving TrustsustainableCoRE
This document discusses strategies for achieving wide-scale sustainable refurbishment of homes in the UK. It notes that home energy use accounts for over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and targets have been set to cut carbon emissions from homes by 29% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. To achieve these targets, all homes will need to reach a high energy performance rating. The document then outlines approaches to housing retrofit including whole-house projects and area-based approaches. It also describes the mission and aims of the National Refurbishment Centre partnership to support green refurbishment through demonstration projects.
Ecolivinguk.com Big Green Home Show Low Energy New BuildEcoliving
Presentation by mirco-renewable experts htttp://www.ecolivinguk.com/
Learn more about how you can start benefiting from a renewable solution. Cut your heating and your carbon footprint with our solutions.
This document discusses energy efficiency and solar power options from Antonio Ciampa LLC. It provides information on insulation, specifically cellulose insulation, and how it works to improve temperature comfort. It discusses fiberglass vs cellulose insulation and highlights that Antonio Ciampa LLC is one of few contractors that provides cellulose installation. The document also discusses the benefits of insulation like reducing energy costs. It provides a financial analysis showing potential savings of up to 47% from various energy efficiency measures including insulation, air sealing, and boiler replacement. Finally, it provides a brief overview of what solar power is and how solar panels can capture the sun's energy.
Replacing Kerosine based lighting with White LED through solar energyindividual
The document discusses replacing kerosene lighting with white LED lighting in rural Bangladesh. It outlines the objectives of finding affordable and sustainable lighting options. It then describes the current use of kerosene lighting and issues with it like pollution, costs, and safety hazards. It introduces white LEDs as a new lighting technology that is more efficient, durable, and cost effective than kerosene or other options over the long run. The document presents two proposed LED lighting system designs and surveys their uses in homes and businesses in rural villages.
This document discusses the potential for reducing the cost of solar photovoltaic energy to $1 per watt through a "Sunshot" initiative modeled after President Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon. It notes that while solar costs have declined, they remain higher than wholesale electricity costs. Achieving $1 per watt installation costs could make solar broadly cost competitive and accelerate the solar industry's growth to over 100 gigawatts annually within the next decade. However, significant technological advances would still be needed to reach that goal.
This document provides an overview of federal tax incentives for green energy and sustainability for businesses. It lists several key questions to ask to determine eligibility for various energy tax credits and deductions. These include credits for investing in alternative energy property, purchasing electric vehicles, installing refueling property, and more. The incentives are aimed at various industries including energy producers, manufacturers, developers and utilities. The summary also notes the need to check state and local incentives which may provide additional benefits.
Co-op Power is building a movement for a sustainable and just energy future through community-owned renewable energy resources. It has established a biodiesel plant, Northeast Biodiesel, which will provide annual dividends to Co-op Power to reinvest in new renewable projects and provide discounts to members on energy products and services. Co-op Power members will own 70% of Northeast Biodiesel after 10 years, allowing profits to remain in the community. The biodiesel plant will produce 10 million gallons annually from recycled vegetable oil, creating jobs and reducing emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment.
In a presentation to Clean Energy Action in May 2010, Charles McGlashan shared the experience of Marin County, CA in taking control of its own energy supply, a challenge now facing Boulder, CO. As a member of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, McGlashan has been instrumental in the creation of Marin County Energy, the entity that has worked to provide the community with renewable energy options and local power.
This document summarizes a case study of the Armory Park del Sol development in Tucson, Arizona, which featured single-family homes designed to achieve net zero energy use. Key aspects discussed include the development being an urban infill project located downtown near cultural attractions; homes featuring energy efficient construction methods and solar electric systems; and collaboration with the local utility on the solar installation and energy guarantee program.
This document discusses a conference on beyond zero carbon housing held at the University of Nottingham. It begins by introducing the concept of a zero carbon hierarchy to help define zero carbon goals. It then covers topics discussed at the event including fabric energy efficiency standards, carbon compliance targets, understanding the impact of the 2011 budget changes, lessons from case studies on performance gaps between design and implementation, and monitoring in-use energy consumption.
1) The Casino Figueira da Foz sought to cut expenses by replacing 3500 halogen decorative lights with more efficient LED lights, without major construction work.
2) Plurirede's solution was to install HALOLED lights, which generate less heat, save on energy and maintenance costs, and allow for innovative visual effects like different colors.
3) The HALOLED lights provide softer, more cozy lighting while respecting the historic structure of the casino.
The document discusses using fenestration like skylights and curtain walls to capture and distribute natural light in buildings. It describes different types of fenestration like skylights, curtain walls, and windows and their various applications in architectural design. The document also covers factors to consider like glazing options, thermal performance, and creative design approaches to daylighting.
The document discusses the future of clean power generation and solar power in particular. It notes that electricity generation currently relies heavily on coal, which accounts for a large portion of man-made carbon emissions. Solar power could help address this by providing near-zero emissions electricity. Specifically, covering just 1% of the world's desert areas could meet global power demand. However, for solar to succeed on a large scale it needs to achieve lower costs comparable to fossil fuels, provide dispatchable or on-demand power through storage, and have reliability equivalent to fossil fuel plants. The document advocates for policies that can help drive down solar costs and facilitate scaling to meet carbon reduction goals through 2050.
The document discusses low carbon technologies that could be implemented in the village of St Margaret's at Cliffe in Dover, UK. It analyzes the costs, benefits, and payback periods of various large-scale wind turbines, bio-mass systems, and renovations to reduce the carbon emissions of homes in the village. It also provides examples of sustainable technologies like PV-T hybrid solar panels, solar hot water, voltage optimization, and LED lighting that can help lower energy use and carbon footprint.
1. The document discusses biomass energy resources and technologies in China. It finds that biomass currently accounts for about 13% of China's primary energy, and 22% in rural areas.
2. It identifies the main biomass resources as agricultural and forestry residues, animal manure from large-scale livestock farms, and municipal solid waste. It estimates that in 1998, China generated over 800 million tonnes of agricultural and forestry residues alone, equivalent to over 12,000 PJ of energy.
3. However, most biomass is currently used inefficiently through direct combustion, resulting in indoor air pollution, health impacts, and loss of time collecting fuels. The document argues modern biomass technologies could
20121016 sev1 aee_parish-presentation_mio-awi-pptxDonald Jones
The Sevor solar PV farm project proposal provides details about a proposed 10.86MWp solar farm in South Marston, Wiltshire. The 23.8 hectare site would include 37,440 solar panels expected to generate approximately 9.23 million kWh of electricity annually. The proposal discusses connecting the solar farm to the local grid or a nearby industrial site. It also considers incorporating some community amenities, such as trails or greenspace, to address local concerns.
Invest in NI - Olive Hill - CBI NI Annual Energy ForumAJCBI
This document summarizes a forum on annual energy hosted by CBI NI. It discusses evidence of climate change and mounting evidence from sources like NREL. It outlines state renewable portfolio standards and headlines projecting massive investments needed in energy infrastructure. It explores opportunities in growing renewable energy markets and Invest NI's interests in supporting climate change targets, renewables, and energy efficiency. Technology options are outlined on timelines from short to long term across diverse areas like wind, marine, biomass and other renewable technologies. R&D commitments and challenges are noted for the next generation of technologies. Four key development opportunities are identified around building technologies, offshore energy, bioenergy, and energy storage. An integrated approach is advocated to enable transformational change
"Smart Energy - now its personal".
(Watch talk video at http://conferences.theiet.org/clerk-maxwell/about/index.cfm).
A talk to the Institution of Engineering and Technology about how upcoming energy innovations will change how we consume energy in the home.
The document discusses plans for Renewable Energy Friends to provide green energy to Brookwood Community through various renewable energy projects to reduce costs and increase sustainability. It states that green energy is sustainable and benefits the environment and health. The plan is to install wind turbines, solar panels, and a water plant to lower energy costs and promote sustainability and education. Phase 1 in 2010 involved an energy audit and rate reduction, saving $125k/year. Phases 2-3 from 2011-2012 installed monitoring equipment and initial renewable systems, reducing costs by $40k/year. Phases from 2012-2017 aim to achieve 25% renewable energy and effectively eliminate utility costs through larger wind and solar installations and an educational center.
This proposal recommends sustainability upgrades to the common areas of a residential property to reduce costs and increase property values. It involves installing solar panels, switching to LED lights, connecting rainwater tanks to irrigation, and installing motion sensors for lighting. The total cost is estimated at $4,990 and the projected annual savings are $4,142, reducing common fees by around $518 per unit. A vote is requested at the next meeting to approve the project.
Sustainable refurbishment at scale - By Stephen Passmore, Energy Saving TrustsustainableCoRE
This document discusses strategies for achieving wide-scale sustainable refurbishment of homes in the UK. It notes that home energy use accounts for over a quarter of UK carbon emissions and targets have been set to cut carbon emissions from homes by 29% by 2020 and 80% by 2050. To achieve these targets, all homes will need to reach a high energy performance rating. The document then outlines approaches to housing retrofit including whole-house projects and area-based approaches. It also describes the mission and aims of the National Refurbishment Centre partnership to support green refurbishment through demonstration projects.
Ecolivinguk.com Big Green Home Show Low Energy New BuildEcoliving
Presentation by mirco-renewable experts htttp://www.ecolivinguk.com/
Learn more about how you can start benefiting from a renewable solution. Cut your heating and your carbon footprint with our solutions.
This document discusses energy efficiency and solar power options from Antonio Ciampa LLC. It provides information on insulation, specifically cellulose insulation, and how it works to improve temperature comfort. It discusses fiberglass vs cellulose insulation and highlights that Antonio Ciampa LLC is one of few contractors that provides cellulose installation. The document also discusses the benefits of insulation like reducing energy costs. It provides a financial analysis showing potential savings of up to 47% from various energy efficiency measures including insulation, air sealing, and boiler replacement. Finally, it provides a brief overview of what solar power is and how solar panels can capture the sun's energy.
Replacing Kerosine based lighting with White LED through solar energyindividual
The document discusses replacing kerosene lighting with white LED lighting in rural Bangladesh. It outlines the objectives of finding affordable and sustainable lighting options. It then describes the current use of kerosene lighting and issues with it like pollution, costs, and safety hazards. It introduces white LEDs as a new lighting technology that is more efficient, durable, and cost effective than kerosene or other options over the long run. The document presents two proposed LED lighting system designs and surveys their uses in homes and businesses in rural villages.
This document discusses the potential for reducing the cost of solar photovoltaic energy to $1 per watt through a "Sunshot" initiative modeled after President Kennedy's goal of landing a man on the moon. It notes that while solar costs have declined, they remain higher than wholesale electricity costs. Achieving $1 per watt installation costs could make solar broadly cost competitive and accelerate the solar industry's growth to over 100 gigawatts annually within the next decade. However, significant technological advances would still be needed to reach that goal.
This document provides an overview of federal tax incentives for green energy and sustainability for businesses. It lists several key questions to ask to determine eligibility for various energy tax credits and deductions. These include credits for investing in alternative energy property, purchasing electric vehicles, installing refueling property, and more. The incentives are aimed at various industries including energy producers, manufacturers, developers and utilities. The summary also notes the need to check state and local incentives which may provide additional benefits.
Co-op Power is building a movement for a sustainable and just energy future through community-owned renewable energy resources. It has established a biodiesel plant, Northeast Biodiesel, which will provide annual dividends to Co-op Power to reinvest in new renewable projects and provide discounts to members on energy products and services. Co-op Power members will own 70% of Northeast Biodiesel after 10 years, allowing profits to remain in the community. The biodiesel plant will produce 10 million gallons annually from recycled vegetable oil, creating jobs and reducing emissions from diesel vehicles and equipment.
In a presentation to Clean Energy Action in May 2010, Charles McGlashan shared the experience of Marin County, CA in taking control of its own energy supply, a challenge now facing Boulder, CO. As a member of the Marin County Board of Supervisors, McGlashan has been instrumental in the creation of Marin County Energy, the entity that has worked to provide the community with renewable energy options and local power.
This document summarizes a case study of the Armory Park del Sol development in Tucson, Arizona, which featured single-family homes designed to achieve net zero energy use. Key aspects discussed include the development being an urban infill project located downtown near cultural attractions; homes featuring energy efficient construction methods and solar electric systems; and collaboration with the local utility on the solar installation and energy guarantee program.
This document discusses a conference on beyond zero carbon housing held at the University of Nottingham. It begins by introducing the concept of a zero carbon hierarchy to help define zero carbon goals. It then covers topics discussed at the event including fabric energy efficiency standards, carbon compliance targets, understanding the impact of the 2011 budget changes, lessons from case studies on performance gaps between design and implementation, and monitoring in-use energy consumption.
1) The Casino Figueira da Foz sought to cut expenses by replacing 3500 halogen decorative lights with more efficient LED lights, without major construction work.
2) Plurirede's solution was to install HALOLED lights, which generate less heat, save on energy and maintenance costs, and allow for innovative visual effects like different colors.
3) The HALOLED lights provide softer, more cozy lighting while respecting the historic structure of the casino.
The document discusses using fenestration like skylights and curtain walls to capture and distribute natural light in buildings. It describes different types of fenestration like skylights, curtain walls, and windows and their various applications in architectural design. The document also covers factors to consider like glazing options, thermal performance, and creative design approaches to daylighting.
The document discusses the future of clean power generation and solar power in particular. It notes that electricity generation currently relies heavily on coal, which accounts for a large portion of man-made carbon emissions. Solar power could help address this by providing near-zero emissions electricity. Specifically, covering just 1% of the world's desert areas could meet global power demand. However, for solar to succeed on a large scale it needs to achieve lower costs comparable to fossil fuels, provide dispatchable or on-demand power through storage, and have reliability equivalent to fossil fuel plants. The document advocates for policies that can help drive down solar costs and facilitate scaling to meet carbon reduction goals through 2050.
The document discusses low carbon technologies that could be implemented in the village of St Margaret's at Cliffe in Dover, UK. It analyzes the costs, benefits, and payback periods of various large-scale wind turbines, bio-mass systems, and renovations to reduce the carbon emissions of homes in the village. It also provides examples of sustainable technologies like PV-T hybrid solar panels, solar hot water, voltage optimization, and LED lighting that can help lower energy use and carbon footprint.
1. The document discusses biomass energy resources and technologies in China. It finds that biomass currently accounts for about 13% of China's primary energy, and 22% in rural areas.
2. It identifies the main biomass resources as agricultural and forestry residues, animal manure from large-scale livestock farms, and municipal solid waste. It estimates that in 1998, China generated over 800 million tonnes of agricultural and forestry residues alone, equivalent to over 12,000 PJ of energy.
3. However, most biomass is currently used inefficiently through direct combustion, resulting in indoor air pollution, health impacts, and loss of time collecting fuels. The document argues modern biomass technologies could
20121016 sev1 aee_parish-presentation_mio-awi-pptxDonald Jones
The Sevor solar PV farm project proposal provides details about a proposed 10.86MWp solar farm in South Marston, Wiltshire. The 23.8 hectare site would include 37,440 solar panels expected to generate approximately 9.23 million kWh of electricity annually. The proposal discusses connecting the solar farm to the local grid or a nearby industrial site. It also considers incorporating some community amenities, such as trails or greenspace, to address local concerns.
Invest in NI - Olive Hill - CBI NI Annual Energy ForumAJCBI
This document summarizes a forum on annual energy hosted by CBI NI. It discusses evidence of climate change and mounting evidence from sources like NREL. It outlines state renewable portfolio standards and headlines projecting massive investments needed in energy infrastructure. It explores opportunities in growing renewable energy markets and Invest NI's interests in supporting climate change targets, renewables, and energy efficiency. Technology options are outlined on timelines from short to long term across diverse areas like wind, marine, biomass and other renewable technologies. R&D commitments and challenges are noted for the next generation of technologies. Four key development opportunities are identified around building technologies, offshore energy, bioenergy, and energy storage. An integrated approach is advocated to enable transformational change
"Smart Energy - now its personal".
(Watch talk video at http://conferences.theiet.org/clerk-maxwell/about/index.cfm).
A talk to the Institution of Engineering and Technology about how upcoming energy innovations will change how we consume energy in the home.
The document discusses plans for Renewable Energy Friends to provide green energy to Brookwood Community through various renewable energy projects to reduce costs and increase sustainability. It states that green energy is sustainable and benefits the environment and health. The plan is to install wind turbines, solar panels, and a water plant to lower energy costs and promote sustainability and education. Phase 1 in 2010 involved an energy audit and rate reduction, saving $125k/year. Phases 2-3 from 2011-2012 installed monitoring equipment and initial renewable systems, reducing costs by $40k/year. Phases from 2012-2017 aim to achieve 25% renewable energy and effectively eliminate utility costs through larger wind and solar installations and an educational center.
This proposal recommends sustainability upgrades to the common areas of a residential property to reduce costs and increase property values. It involves installing solar panels, switching to LED lights, connecting rainwater tanks to irrigation, and installing motion sensors for lighting. The total cost is estimated at $4,990 and the projected annual savings are $4,142, reducing common fees by around $518 per unit. A vote is requested at the next meeting to approve the project.
This proposal recommends sustainability upgrades to the common areas of a residential property to reduce costs and increase property values. It involves installing solar panels, switching to LED lights, connecting rainwater tanks to irrigation, and installing motion sensors for lighting. The total cost is estimated at $5,489 but the projected annual savings are $4,142, or $518 per unit. The upgrades would lower utility bills, water costs, and future increases in these areas while creating a more sustainable property. A vote is requested at the next meeting to approve the project.
John Dilliott, Manager, Energy & Utilities, UC San Diego
Emerging energy generation and storage technologies for renewable energy sources: How do we generate, store, manage and distribute energy efficiently and effectively?
2012 ISCN Symposium - Energy Optimization at Central Michigan University 2012ISCN_Secretariat
The document summarizes energy efficiency projects completed at a university campus that reduced the campus' total wattage by 83% and saved $26,318 annually. It details lighting replacement projects in 11 buildings that installed more efficient LED and T8 lights, resulting in substantial wattage reductions and cost savings. Motion sensors and programmable thermostats were also installed. Overall, the projects improved energy efficiency, reduced operating costs, and received utility rebates.
This document provides biographical information about Eric Corey Freed, an architect and leader in sustainable design. It lists his professional experience, including nearly 20 years in green building, being a LEED accredited professional, and authoring several books. It also lists his roles as founding chair of an architecture program, board member of an advocacy group, and columnist for various publications. He is the executive director of an organization called Urban Re:Vision.
Many building owners have the desire to upgrade their commercial
properties, but in the current state of the economy they are at a loss as to how to financial such upgrades. The presentation will also review current trends in rebates, public sector financing and private sector financing that make such upgrades possible.
Target Audience:
I think the target audience for this presentation will be building industry
professionals, developers, building owners, property managers and
commercial real estate brokers, as well as educators from real estate
development programs such as San Diego State’s.
Project S.T.R.A.W. is building a passive solar strawbale house in Seneca County, Ohio to be completed by summer 2011. The project aims to educate people about affordable and sustainable building using natural materials like strawbale insulation. Features include passive solar design, solar panels, and the goal of net zero energy usage. Volunteers are helping with construction to both save costs and teach others sustainable building techniques.
[Metropolia Student Project Seminar 24.5.] Zero Energy Buildings, Group AGBC Finland
This document discusses zero energy buildings and efforts around the world to promote their development and adoption. It provides background on zero energy buildings and their definition, which can vary by country but generally means a building where total annual energy output equals total energy consumption using renewable sources. The document then summarizes policies and initiatives in several countries to establish targets and standards for low energy buildings. Specific case studies of zero energy projects in South Korea, Japan, and Finland are also presented.
Phoenix Aps Energy Efficiency And Renewables PresentationICF_HCD
This document summarizes several of APS's Green Choice programs that help customers save energy and reduce their bills. It discusses how heating and cooling account for about half of the average residential bill and presents options for making air conditioners and ducts more efficient. It also promotes compact fluorescent lighting and solar energy incentives. Customers can choose to purchase renewable energy through Green Choice rates or install solar panels with APS incentives.
Making Sustainability Affordable with Digital TwinsIES VE
Presentation by David Ross from IES and Pieter Schaap from Soben. This webinar demonstrated the power of digital twin technology in driving cost-effective decarbonization.
The document summarizes Morocco's national context and energy sector, including its national program for renewable energy and energy efficiency development. It outlines Morocco's goals of securing energy supply, universal access, and increasing the share of renewables to 10% by 2012. It then discusses specific renewable programs, including developing solar water heaters (SWHs) through the PROMASOL market development program. PROMASOL aims to install 100,000 m2 of SWHs over 4 years through quality certification, promotion, and financial support mechanisms like leasing. The program has helped install over 150,000 m2 of collectors to date.
This document summarizes an energy efficiency assessment conducted at Texas State University through the EDF Climate Corps fellowship program. The assessment identified several potential energy savings projects, including replacing lighting systems, motors, installing variable frequency drives, and pumps. If all proposed projects were implemented, the university could save over 15 million kWh of electricity annually, reduce CO2 emissions by over 12,000 metric tons, and realize a total investment return of $13 million while lowering energy costs. The assessment recommends prioritizing projects with quick paybacks and low upfront costs for initial implementation.
This document discusses saving 25% on utility bills through energy conservation measures. It provides an agenda for an energy conference that will discuss measuring current energy consumption, benchmarking against similar businesses, assessing opportunities like lighting upgrades and building automation, and ensuring projected savings are realistic. A sample project is presented that upgrades lighting, ventilation, automation/retro-commissioning, and mechanicals with a 5.65 year payback and 29% savings on the utility bill.
The document provides an overview of a workshop on low carbon and sustainable energy held in Kenilworth. It discusses delivering on reducing demand, decarbonization, and decentralization of energy. It highlights challenges like climate change, dependence on fossil fuels, and ensuring adequate energy, food, and water supplies for a growing population. Solutions discussed include retrofitting homes to be carbon neutral, tackling fuel poverty, promoting renewable energy and energy efficiency projects locally. Case studies from other areas were presented to demonstrate what can be achieved through community engagement on sustainable energy issues.
This document discusses the benefits of LED lighting compared to traditional lighting technologies. It states that the LED lighting market is forecasted to grow significantly by 2012. LED lighting uses less energy and has a much longer lifespan than other options, leading to large energy savings and reduced maintenance costs over time. LED lights also produce less waste and lower carbon emissions, helping the environment. While the upfront costs of LEDs are higher, the document shows through calculations that the savings recoup the higher costs within 3 years, making LED lighting a good investment.
George Whiting, of EcoHeat Solutions, LLC, will discuss how to create a home heating system that is highly efficient in addition to using low-cost fuels. Paul Marquis, Education Coordinator at The Green Roundtable, will discuss strategies for energy conservation by creating a right building envelope. The presentation will cover the following topics:
-The relative importance of energy use in the home: Energy for Heating vs. Energy for Electricity to run appliances, lights, etc.
-The relative importance of efficiency, conservation, and fuel costs
-The pluses and minuses of typical Heating Systems in the home, such as forced air, forced hot water, steam, gravity and stoves.
-And the pluses and minuses of typical fuels: oil, gas, propane, electricity, wood, wood pellets, geothermal and solar.
The presenter was George Whiting from Ecoheat Solutions.
The document summarizes lessons learned from Radian retrofit projects that aimed to significantly reduce household CO2 emissions and residents' energy costs. Key findings include that retrofits achieved 43-74% CO2 reductions and 0-56% cost savings. Feedback was mixed and more resident education was needed. The proposed 'Retrofit South East' project aims to further develop the capacity for low carbon housing retrofits in the region through research, exemplar projects, skills training and developing finance models.
The University of Portland offers an Employee Home Grant Program to positively reinforce their commitment to environmental sustainability and build an affordable community for faculty and staff. The program provides grants of $10,000-$15,000 to around 450 eligible full-time employees to purchase a home near campus and commit to alternative transportation. The goals are to recruit and retain employees, improve local livability and involvement, and decrease commuting to meet clean air mandates. The program has seen success, with over $1 million invested and 127 active or fully forgiven grants so far.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
This document discusses challenges and innovations in self-help housing in the Pacific Northwest. It outlines that as of June 2011, 45 organizations had delivered over 2,300 homes worth $35.1 million through a self-help housing delivery system across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana. Key challenges mentioned include lower appraisals, buyer reluctance, and tighter credit. Innovations highlighted include the Lopez CLT, a land trust and housing co-op that aims for zero-net energy homes and won national awards, Next Step which promotes well-designed manufactured housing, and Hayden Canyon, a development with 1800 new homes where the developer committed 10% of units to workforce housing through a community land trust.
The document discusses the importance of workforce housing and an approach to addressing the issue. It notes that urbanization is increasing the need for affordable housing as cities grow. It also describes an organization called OneBuild that aims to impact the workforce housing issue through an integrated construction delivery system designed to increase efficiency and customize housing designs to reduce costs. The goal is to make housing more affordable through this approach.
The Portland Housing Center runs an Employer Assisted Homeownership Program that works with employers to help their employees purchase homes. The program benefits employers by increasing productivity, reducing costs, and improving community relations and employee morale. It offers employees homebuying counseling, financial education classes, down payment assistance, and other services. After 3 years, the program has 7 participating employers, helped 130 households, and resulted in 79 households purchasing homes. The program aims to expand its services, employer partnerships, and grant opportunities for employees.
The Hometown Home Loan Program was created in 1994 as a partnership between HomeStreet Bank and several employers and municipalities to help employees purchase homes. The program provides no-cost homeownership education, counseling and flexible loan programs with down payment assistance to address barriers to homeownership like affordability and lack of knowledge. Since inception, the program has helped over 9,000 homeowners with $11.8 million in closing cost savings and $17.2 million in down payment assistance. Employer-assisted housing programs benefit employers through improved recruitment and retention as well as communities by increasing affordable housing options.
Proud Ground provides permanently affordable homeownership through legal agreements that ensure homes can be resold at affordable prices, maintaining affordability over time. When a homeowner decides to sell, a resale formula allows them to receive a fair return on investment while keeping the home priced for low and moderate income buyers. Proud Ground homes operate like traditional homeownership with mortgages, equity accumulation, and tax benefits, but have much lower purchase prices in exchange for restricted resale values. The organization works with brokers and employers to promote the program.
City First Homes provides permanently affordable homes to buyers earning up to 120% AMI through a shared appreciation model. It offers down payment assistance loans of $75,000 at a fixed 3.79% interest rate over 40 years, with interest-only payments for the first 7 years. When homeowners sell, they keep 100% of paid principal and improvements as well as 25% of home appreciation, with little to no selling fees. Since 2010, City First Homes has sold 33 units and proven successful in urban areas, though introducing shared appreciation and scaling up remain ongoing challenges. It offers 6 key benefits including lower monthly costs, reduced upfront costs, qualifying for larger homes, and the ability to build wealth through equity and tax benefits
The Community Reinvestment Project (CORE) aims to convert government-owned properties into affordable housing for essential workers like first responders and teachers. CORE seeks to provide affordable housing, generate revenue for local governments, and streamline the process of selling properties to revitalize communities. The project framework was created by PAR, which brings in strategic partners while local associations handle public outreach. Current projects include a pilot with Philadelphia and partnerships in Reading to list additional properties through realtor support. Challenges include slow progress, but successes include strengthened partnerships.
The document discusses workforce housing plans and policies for Tysons Corner, Fairfax County, Virginia. It outlines requirements for developers to include affordable housing units to receive bonus densities, with targets of 20% affordable units within a quarter mile of metro stations and 16% inclusive of bonuses beyond a quarter mile. Income tiers for affordable units range from below 50% to 120% of area median income. The plans provide flexibility and encourage creative strategies to meet housing needs. Non-residential developments must contribute funds towards affordable housing. Panelists at a workforce housing summit discussed benefits to employers and strategies for viable development pro formas.
This document summarizes the campaign to defeat ballot question 2 in Massachusetts, which would have changed the state's affordable housing law (Chapter 40B). It describes the campaign's structure, messaging strategies, grassroots outreach, and communications efforts. Through a diverse coalition, public polling, and tailored messaging, the "No on 2" campaign was able to defeat the ballot measure 58% to 42% and maintain the existing affordable housing law.
The New Jersey Association of REALTORS® Housing Opportunity Foundation (NJARHOF) is a 501(c)(3) organization that fosters opportunities for affordable housing in New Jersey. It provides funding to other non-profits that offer programs like homebuyer education and counseling. NJARHOF's "Helping Hands Towards Homeownership" initiative aims to educate potential homebuyers and realtors about available housing resources, such as financial literacy workshops, homebuyer counseling, and tax benefit classes. The organization also publishes a Housing Opportunity Resource Guide listing state and federal housing assistance programs.
The document discusses the Long Island Housing Partnership's (LIHP) employer-assisted housing program. It summarizes how the program works to provide down payment assistance grants to employees through employer matching contributions combined with other state and federal funds administered by LIHP. Employers benefit by retaining and recruiting employees through improved affordability and employee satisfaction. LIHP guides both employers and employees through the process, from establishing an employer program to homebuying counseling and coordination of funds. The program has helped over 330 employees of over 130 employers purchase homes through more than $12 million in grants.
The document summarizes a regional forum on workforce housing and discusses the community land trust (CLT) model. It provides statistics on CLTs in the US, including $220 million in assets and supporting 1,500 apartments. The Champlain Housing Trust in Vermont is highlighted as an example, having 500 homes in a shared equity program. It discusses the CLT maintaining affordable housing and preventing foreclosures more successfully than traditional models.
The Philadelphia Home • Buy • Now program provides matching grants of up to $4,000 for home purchases in Philadelphia. The program aims to help employers recruit, retain, and reward employees by providing housing benefits to help them become homeowners. No income limits or geographic restrictions apply. The funds can be used for closing costs, down payments, prepaid interest, or mortgage insurance. Between 2004-2009, the program assisted 211 home purchases with $74,000 in median household income and $134,000 in median home cost.
The document discusses sustainable housing goals and strategies for the Metro Boston region. It aims to promote more equitable and affordable housing options, increase production of smaller and transit-accessible units, and prevent displacement. Key strategies include developing regional and local housing plans, increasing affordable housing production, diversifying the housing supply and connecting residents to opportunities. The plan also involves assessing current and future housing needs, targets for production amounts and types, and identifying actions to ensure future needs are met.
This document discusses a study examining the growing costs of housing and transportation for working families in Boston and the surrounding region. The study looks at the heavy financial burden of housing and transportation costs on area residents, how it impacts their neighborhoods, and its effects on the environment. The document was written by Jeffrey Lubell, Executive Director of the Center for Housing Policy, and provides his contact information.
This document summarizes the Morgan Woods affordable housing development project on Martha's Vineyard. Some key points:
1) Morgan Woods created 60 affordable housing units, nearly doubling the island's inventory, to house year-round residents who provide essential services but can no longer afford to live there.
2) The development overcame many logistical challenges to transport modular units by barge and complete construction efficiently. Thoughtful design has created a family-friendly community environment.
3) The success of Morgan Woods has helped the developer, The Community Builders, build a strong reputation on the Cape and Islands and take on additional affordable housing projects.
The document discusses housing affordability in the context of the recent housing crisis. It makes three key points:
1) While falling home prices have led to record housing affordability levels, most households entered the downturn already facing high housing costs and few can take advantage of lower prices.
2) Measures of housing affordability and burden show that affordability has only improved to early 2000 levels and many households, especially low- and moderate-income, still face high housing costs.
3) The housing affordability problem is particularly acute in Massachusetts compared to other markets. Most households cannot benefit from lower home prices due to existing high housing cost burdens.
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Ed Connelly, New Ecology, Inc.
1. Partners In Innovation-Case Studies
The Cost Barrier in Achieving Deep
Energy Retrofits:
58th 7th St. Cambridge, MA
Edward F. Connelly
President,
New Ecology, Inc.
Founder,
WegoWise, Inc.
Boston, MA
2. Gauging the Cost of Greening
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
3. Cost Benefit at 1460 House
Median Cost of Gas Multifamily Affordable Housing Built after 1995: $.85/SF
1460 House: $.463/SF
Savings/SF (45% reduction) $.387
Savings over 31,122 SF/YR $12,037
Simple payback on cost of $70,629 5.87 YRS
Gas Savings over 15 years $180,547
NPV 15 YEARS $142,806
Annual Cash Flow (assuming $70,629 borrowed at 5% for 15 years) $ 5,334
Cumulative Cash Flow 180,547-100,535= $80,012
Could have borrowed $127,000 and cash flowed ~$3/SF
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
4. 58 7Street Cambridge, MA
th
Deep Energy Retrofit Case Study
Award-winning Community
Development Corporation
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
6. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
7. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit-
Background
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
8. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit-
Background
March 2007 Fire
All Tenants Displaced
from 6 unit building
Owner explores goal
of Net Zero Energy
Design Charrette
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
9. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit-
Design
Multiple versions of Annual Energy Use (kBtu)
REM modeling 2004 IECC Energy Code (Left), Modeled (Middle),
and With Solar (Right)
Cooling (none) Lights/Appliances Heating Hot Water
New Goal: Deep
400,000
Energy Retrofit 350,000
300,000
154,150
250,000
Funding for PV 200,000
150,000
83,010
126,961
100,000 16,491
71,171
71,171
50,000
Self-fund Solar Thermal 0
62,341
0
62,031
0
31,997
0
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
10. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit-
Design
Final Strategies:
• Tight envelope, foam, tyvek and airtight drywall
• Enhanced insulation
• Good windows
• 95% eff. Boiler
Model:
• Consumption modeled 216,211 kBTU v. 343,452
code = 44% reduction
• w/ solar, off site energy use reduced to 119,658 --
65% reduction from baseline (HERS 32)
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
11. 7th Street Deep Energy Retrofit-
Design
Annual Energy Cost
2004 IECC Energy Code (Left), Modeled (Middle),
Savings Modeled: and With Solar (Right)
Water/Sewer Lights/Appliances Heating Hot Water
$1,299 saved in hot water heating
$907 saved in water bills $12,000
$1,487 saved in electricity
$10,000
$1,195 saved in hot water heating $2,815
$1,013 saved in heating energy $8,000
$2,396 $1,516
$16 saved in electricity
$6,000 $1,383
$321
$1,383
Total saved= $5917/yr $4,000 $3,664
$3,648
Base modeled cost $11,268 $2,000
$2,161
52% Savings $2,393
$1,486 $1,486
$0
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
12. 7 Street Cambridge Case
th
Construction Challenges
Framing
Adding Insulation
Multiple Insul Types
Window Costs
Contractor and Subs
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23. 7th Street Deep Energy
Retrofit-Costs
58 7th Street
6030 gross sq ft
w/PV, After
With PV w/o PV & Thermal Rebates
Total Construction costs $928,848.00 $815,547.00 $880,548.00
Cost/SF $154.04 $135.25 $146.03
Incremental Greening Costs $183,019.00 $69,718.00 $137,519.00
Green Premium/SF $30.35 $11.56 $22.81
Green Premium as % of TCC 20% 9% 16%
Simple Payback: $137,519/5733=24 years ($5914 modeled-23 yrs)
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
25. Cost/Benefit Analysis
median gas use btu/ all energy star 49725
7TH (35.7% of Energy Star median) 17,767
difference = 7th savings/sf 31,958
change btu to therms 0.320
Savings per SF @ 1.60/therm 0.511328
SF at 7th 7,620
savings per year 3,896.32
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
26. Cost/Benefit Analysis
projected DHW therms/sf using median of 25000 btu/br 11811
7TH 5,905
difference = 7th savings/sf 5,906
change btu to therms 0.059
savings per SF @ 1.60/therm 0.094496
SF at 7th 7,620
savings per year 720.06
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
27. Cost/Benefit Analysis
add electric savings
cost/yr first year from WEGO 650
expected cost per year
1kwh/ft 7620
historic 8785kWh used before fire
at 0.2 1757
savings 1107
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
28. Cost/Benefit Analysis
water
cost/g cost/yr
previous 60gbd 219000 0.01 2190
now 40gbd 146000 0.01 1460
savings 20gbd 73000 0.01 730
#br 10
200g/d
73000gpy
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
29. Cost/Benefit Analysis w/
PV and Solar Thermal
Savings over 7,620 SF/YR $ 5,733
Simple payback on cost of $ 137,517 23.99 YRS
Gas+Common Elect+Water Savings over 15 years $ 86,000
NPV of Utility savings $101,644
NPV 15 YEARS $(35,855)
NPV 20 YEARS $ 8,879
Annual Cash Flow (assuming $137,517 borrowed at 5% for 15 years)
(13,050-5,733) $ (7,317)
Cumulative Cash Flow (no utility inflation) $(109,750)
With Energy Inflation at 5% $( 72,040)
Could only borrow $61,000 and cash flowed (10.6 yr simple payback)
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
30. Cost/Benefit Analysis w/o
PV and Solar Thermal
Savings over 7,620 SF/YR $ 3906
Simple payback on cost of $ 137,517 17.85
Gas+Common Elect+Water Savings over 15 years $ 58,594
NPV of Utility savings $ 69,265
NPV 15 YEARS $( 453)
NPV 20 YEARS $ 30,025
Annual Cash Flow (assuming $69,718 borrowed at 5% for 15 years)
(6,616-3,906) $ (2,710)
Cumulative Cash Flow (no utility inflation) $ (48,649)
With Energy Inflation at 5% $ (14,954)
Could only borrow $41,000 and cash flowed (10.5 yr simple payback)
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
31. Cost/Benefit Analysis
how could we pay for this?
annual loan cost 24 yrs 0% 5,730
total annual savings 5,733.32
cash flow 3.32
15 year cash flow 50
annual loan cost 30 yrs 1.5% 5,695
total annual savings 5,733.32
cash flow 38.32
15 year cash flow 575
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
32. Beyond Energy Star
How Much is Left to Save?
GAS (HEAT and DHW) 49,725 btu/sf
.49 therms/sf
@ $1.60/therms
$.79 /sf/year
WATER 50 g/br/d
@$.01 per gallon
$.50 /br/d
$183/br/year
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
33. Paying for Performance
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
34. Beyond Energy Star
Compare to German Standards:
Measured at 7th Street 5.29 kWh/SF
Convert to meters 56.92 kWh/SM
Add tenant electric (guess) 30.50 kWh/SM
Total 87.42 kWh/SM
German Standard 70.00 kWh/SM
6395 HDD vs. 5343
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
35. So, What Does It All Mean?
• Need to Lower the Cost of Achieving Deep Energy Savings
• Bundle Savings From a Base of Code?
• Finance Over Long Term/Subsidize Financing
• Not Expect Project Savings to Pay For Upgrades
• More reasons than cost savings to do this
• Risk, Climate, Volatility
• German Model-Regulatory
New Ecology, Preserving Affordable Rental Housing Through Energy Efficiency April 14, 2010
36. Partners In Innovation-Case Studies
Addressing The Cost Barrier in
Achieving Deep Energy Savings in
Housing – 58th Street, Cambridge, MA
connelly@newecology.org